Trimble EZ-Guide 500 Getting Started Guide

Initial Setup
Variable Rate Application Upgrade
The Variable Rate Application (VRA) upgrade option is required to:
Allow the EZ−Guide 500 lightbar to communicate and send rate information to third pary variable rate
controllers including:
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Hardi 5500 variable rate controller♦
Raven SCS 400 and 600 series variable rate controllers♦
Rawson Accu−Rate variable rate controller♦
Allow prescription files to be imported to the EZ−Guide 500 lightbar for sending variable rates to any
variable rate controller, including the EZ−Boom 2010 system.
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Note: The EZ−Boom 2010 system will work with the EZ−Guide 500 lightbar without the Variable Rate
Application upgrade. However, the VRA upgrade is required to load prescriptions for EZ−Boom.
Firmware Upgrade Wizard
To upgrade the lightbar functionality for Variable Rate Application functionality, enter an upgrade password.
When you purchase an upgrade from your local reseller, you receive an upgrade password. To enter it:
Select Configuration / System / Password Upgrade. The Password Upgrade screen appears.1.
Press the button. The Enter Password screen appears.2.
Enter the password.3.
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Trimble EZ-Guide 500 Specifications

General

Update Rate	5 Hz
Power Supply	12-24 VDC
Display Type	Color LCD
GPS Receiver	Integrated
Ports	Serial, USB
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +60°C
Weight	1.25 lbs
Memory	Internal storage
DGPS Accuracy	6-8 inches (15-20 cm) pass-to-pass